A Distant Thunder (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1978, A Distant Thunder is a thriller, fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Donald W. Thompson, running about 76 minutes. “It begins where "A Thief In the Night" ENDED...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Patty is lying awake one night in a church basement, distraught and scared. She is to be executed the next morning for refusing to take the Mark of the Beast. Patty knows what lies ahead if she takes the mark but can still not believe in Christ.When those around her try to comfort her and encourage her to accept the Lord, she lashes out at them.
Who’s in it. A Distant Thunder stars Patty Dunning as Patty Myers, Sally Johnson as Wenda Johnson, Thom Rachford as Jerry Bradford (as Tom Rachford) and Maryann Rachford as Diane Bradford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, A Distant Thunder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Distant Thunder page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Distant Thunder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Distant Thunder (1978)?
- In US, A Distant Thunder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Distant Thunder worth watching?
- A Distant Thunder holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Distant Thunder?
- A Distant Thunder stars Patty Dunning, Sally Johnson, Thom Rachford, Maryann Rachford and Heidi Vaughn.
- When was A Distant Thunder released?
- A Distant Thunder was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.